Vice President Al Gore leads Texas Gov. George W. Bush 52 - 33 percent among
Connecticut likely voters, with 1 percent for Reform Party candidate Pat Buchanan and 7
percent for Green Party candidate Ralph Nader, according to a Quinnipiac University Poll
released today. Among registered voters, Gore leads 50 - 33 percent, with 1 percent for
Buchanan and 7 percent for Nader.

In a July 19 poll of Connecticut registered voters by the independent Quinnipiac
University, Gore had 38 percent to Bush's 37 percent, too close to call, with 11 percent for
Nader and 3 percent for Buchanan.

In that pre-convention poll, Gore was ahead of Bush on every measure, but trailed on
the critical question of leadership: While 49 percent of Connecticut voters said Gore "has
strong leadership qualities," 59 percent of voters, including 40 percent of Democrats, said
Bush has these leadership qualities.

"Vice President Gore has broken out of a tie with Gov. Bush to open a commanding
lead. For the first time in two years, Connecticut voters have a positive opinion of the Vice
President," said Quinnipiac University Poll Director Douglas Schwartz.

"Gore has solidified his support among Democrats and opened a big lead among
independent voters. One reason for Gore's big jump is that voters now see him as a leader."

Gore's favorability is 49 - 28 percent among registered voters, with 21 percent mixed
and 1 percent saying they haven't heard enough to form an opinion. Gore had a negative 31
- 38 percent favorability in the July 19 Quinnipiac University poll.

"It appears that Gore got a big bounce out of the Democratic Convention and Bush's
recent campaign stumbles have helped Gore to hold on to his gains," Schwartz said.

"The Lieberman pick is an important factor in the Gore surge. His post-convention
bounce nationwide is about 8 points, but in Connecticut, his bounce is twice as high. Two
thirds of voters say the Lieberman choice makes them think more favorably of Gore."

Gore's selection of Sen. Joseph Lieberman as his running mate scores points in
Connecticut where 44 percent of voters say they are more likely to vote for Gore, while 6
percent say they are less likely and 50 percent say it doesn't affect their vote.

From September 13 - 18, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,154 Connecticut
registered voters, with a margin of error of +/- 2.9 percent, including 939 likely voters
with a margin of error of +/- 3.2 percent.

The Quinnipiac University Poll conducts public opinion surveys in New York, New
Jersey and Connecticut as a public service and for research.

2. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bill Clinton is handling his
job as President?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Approve 55% 19% 85% 56% 54% 57%

Disapprove 41 77 12 40 43 39

DK/NA 4 4 3 4 3 4

12. How much attention have you been paying to the election campaign for
President -- a lot, some, only a little, or none at all?

17b. If the election for President were being held today and the candidates
were Al Gore the Democrat and George W. Bush the Republican for whom would
you vote?

........ Likely Voters ........
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom

Gore 57% 11% 94% 58% 51% 62%
Bush 35 82 3 28 41 29

SMONE ELSE(VOL) 1 - 1 2 2 1
DK/NA 8 6 2 11 6 8

18a. If the election for President were being held today and the candidates
were Al Gore, the Democrat George W. Bush the Republican, Pat Buchanan the
Reform arty candidate and Ralph Nader the Green Party candidate for whom
would you vote?

18b. If the election for President were being held today and the candidates
were Al Gore, the Democrat George W. Bush the Republican, Pat Buchanan the
Reform Party candidate and Ralph Nader the Green Party candidate for whom
would you vote?